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(Message started by: jadedgazer on Jan 8^th, 2004, 11:34am)

Title: Doxepin
Post by jadedgazer on Jan 8^th, 2004, 11:34am

My neuro is adding Doxepin to my regemin. I have researched the archives here, the PDR, the web...etc. about the drug. Some of the things I have found have been rather alarming. Nightmares, weight gain, etc.

All of the archival posts I found here were rather old. I was wondering if anyone here is currently taking Doxepin? If so, how is it working for you and what types of side effects are you getting from it?

I haven't gotten the script yet, they mail it to me from OKC and it takes 7-10 days to get it. I want to know all I can about it before it gets here. I am willing to try it, as I am really having a tough time of it. But I also want to be knowledgeable of what I am getting myself into by taking this new med.

I understand that it is an anti-deppresant, which won't hurt anyway as the constant barrage of ha's is causing some severe depression. I also understand that sometimes the tricylics can help control and cut down on the intensity and number of CH's in chronics.

ANY info that you all have out there would be much appreciated and valued.

PFDANs to you all!
Jackie S

Title: Re: Doxepin
Post by Bob_Johnson on Jan 8^th, 2004, 4:59pm

Go to: www.headachedrugs.com, and put your drug name in the search box. In general, the doc who runs this site reports that antidepessants are not especially helpful--but there is always the exception.

Re. side effects: please understand that all the listed side effects are listed because the FDA requires it. But the actual experience may only be at a 1-2% risk level, higher with other effects. The point being: the list your read is a POSSIBILITY, not a PREDICTION.

Take the med and report to your doc if you begin to have adverse reactions. There is no drug which is absolutely free of side effects for 100% of people who take it. Wisdom says use meds with guidance and attention to what your body is telling you.

Title: Re: Doxepin
Post by hdbngr on Jan 9^th, 2004, 12:57pm

I asked for the Doxepin a couple of months ago because I read it was used to treat chronic pain. It does make you feel happier, BUT The side effects I noticed were I became intensely drowsy right after taking it for the first two weeks, so I moved it to right before bedtime.

The other side effect (which I couldn't handle) was the desire to eat, eat, eat. It was like I couldn't seem to get full, even when I had eaten plenty, I didn't FEEL full. After about two weeks of this, and a number of midnight raids on the Ritz crackers, I stopped taking it. I didn't notice a change in the headaches, so I figured I better quit while I was ahead!

Title: Re: Doxepin
Post by jadedgazer on Jan 9^th, 2004, 11:57pm

Thanks for the info.